Has there ever been a 11-1 team

[Jason 82 Witten]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

 

[CATCH17]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

It's a easy prediction to make. The odds are good that they will be right and it goes for any team in the playoffs.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Has there ever been an 11-1 team lead by a rookie QB and RB? I'm not convinced we make the Superbow this year, but I'm also not too concerned about it as this team has the building blocks to be great for a very long time a la New England.

 

[SDCowboy]

I don't think we make the superbowl this season, so I'm not going to hold it against someone else for thinking that.

 

[perrykemp]

The 2011 Packers come to mind. They started 13-0 and ultimately went 15-1 with no running back over 600 yard rushing and a horrific defense that gave up nearly 6500 yards.

All season long the common refrain was their defense would ultimately be their undoing and it no longer than their 1st playoff game when they got beat handily by the Giants at Lambeau.

 

[DC Cowboy]

I don't think we make the superbowl this season, so I'm not going to hold it against someone else for thinking that.

nice sig

 

[Titleist]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

We got wayyyy more respect in '07 at the height of our season (12-1). People were penciling us in the SB along with the Pats...

You know what, I'm fine with being the underdogs, let them keep doubting

 

[CATCH17]

Has there ever been an 11-1 team lead by a rookie QB and RB? I'm not convinced we make the Superbow this year, but I'm also not too concerned about it as this team has the building blocks to be great for a very long time a la New England.

Having a rookie RB is a non factor. The younger the better.


Rookie QB.. Ok... But you have no evidence that it is hindering us in any way.


Dallas has as good or better of a chance as anybody. That's all there is to it.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Take it day by day as Dak says. Future will play itself out.

 

[Stryker44]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

14-2 Atlanta Falcons - failed in the Super Bowl to a has been in John Elway.

15-1 Minnesota Vikings - fell to Atlanta in NFC Championship game.

 

[btcutter]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

Vegas has a pretty good idea. They tend to be better than the talking head since $$$$ is involved.

New England Patriots 8-1 6-1 7-5
Dallas Cowboys 14-1 25-1 4
Seattle Seahawks 8-1 8-1 7
Oakland Raiders 50-1 20-1 12
Pittsburgh Steelers 8-1 10-1 14
Atlanta Falcons 40-1 80-1 14
Kansas City Chiefs 20-1 20-1 18

 

[Stryker44]

We got wayyyy more respect in '07 at the height of our season (12-1). People were penciling us in the SB along with the Pats...

You know what, I'm fine with being the underdogs, let them keep doubting

You had a defense that year

 

[jwooten15]

For whatever reason, a lot of people think we are a gimmick team.

They aren't sold on a "rookie" QB and are waiting for him to wet the bed.

What they fail to realize is that this style of play has worked at different times throughout NFL history.

So whatever, let them doubt us. Let them say we've played a weak schedule. Let them say it's all because we have a good offensive line.

I wonder what they'll say in February when this "rookie, game-managing QB, who hasn't played quality opponents, and is successful because of his line" is preparing to play in the Super Bowl?

***knock on wood***

 

[The Quest for Six]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

First off, opinions are like a--holes, everyone has one but There's good reason for that skepticism, The Cowboy defense isn't great!

 

[DFWJC]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

They are ranked 1st or 2nd in every single poll I've seen.

 

[perrykemp]

We got wayyyy more respect in '07 at the height of our season (12-1). People were penciling us in the SB along with the Pats...

You know what, I'm fine with being the underdogs, let them keep doubting

That 2007 team started out 12-1 and were top 10 in both offense and defense. They deserved consideration as the potential NFC team in the Superbowl.

I think this years 2016 club is getting plenty of respect, frankly, as well.

 

[SDCowboy]

For whatever reason, a lot of people think we are a gimmick team.

They aren't sold on a "rookie" QB and are waiting for him to wet the bed.

What they fail to realize is that this style of play has worked at different times throughout NFL history.

So whatever, let them doubt us. Let them say we've played a weak schedule. Let them say it's all because we have a good offensive line.

I wonder what they'll say in February when this "rookie, game-managing QB, who hasn't played quality opponents, and is successful because of his line" is preparing to play in the Super Bowl?

***knock on wood***

I've never heard anyone suggest this is a gimmick team. The knock against us making the superbowl is almost always the same. We don't have the defense.

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

Any party who looks at our defense would NOT pick us to make the Super Bowl. I'm not saying we won't make it, we certainly can, but our team is just not well rounded.

 

[Sydla]

I've heard several radio guys who still don't think the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl. Has there ever been any other team with a record like this not get a lot of respect?

This lack of respect angle is laughable.

The Cowboys are like #1 or #2 in almost every power poll out there. I can find articles on Fox and other websites praising the team, Dak, etc.

But as soon as a negative article comes out or one that suggests we might not be great or have a flaw or two and people pound the disrespect drum.

 

[jwooten15]

I've never heard anyone suggest this is a gimmick team. The knock against us making the superbowl is almost always the same. We don't have the defense.

Maybe "gimmick" is a bad choice of wording.

But I'm sure you've heard them talk about more than just a bad defense. Rookie QB who doesn't throw down field, never has to play from behind, relies too heavily on success in the run game. All of the above.